19 May 1997
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1997
Page
1
For 98 years Sister Rosemary has attended school and taught. After 36 years in Catholic education and 24 years at St Marys Help of Christians, she steps down as principal in June. She plans to take one semester off and will not travel to Israel until a 10 day church trip in November.
Sister Rose Mary aims to study theology and scripture for a year, exploring options including Notre Dame and California schools while preferring a warm climate. She intends to return to South Carolina after completing the studies, pursuing broader ministry opportunities.
North Augusta Bennettsville residents Lester Al Allen and Rosa Lee Jackson Lane Huckabee are named in a local obituary notice on page 5A. The brief item records their deaths and keeps the community informed of the passing of two local residents.
Sunday drawing lists Cash 36974 and Pantany 53-11-2627 as winning entries. No additional context or dates provided.
Aiken County high schools reintroduce the Baby Think It Over program in parenting classes. Students carry a plastic computerized baby for three days with an internal clock and responsive crying, earning a grade based on care. They must quiet the baby with a wristband key and risk an academic penalty for neglect.
Gov. David Beasley attended the Nations Bank polo championship at Whitney Field and joked with fans after throwing in the opening ball. He discussed the 1997 budget, tax issues, and a video poker bill aimed at restoring a 1994 referendum, noting possible amendments and a need to resolve a few budget items. He stayed with friends at the Ganzi polo farm and planned a fundraiser at the Ganzi home.
A fragmentary line reads about seeking a husband and a future partner for Nikki Seigler, suggesting personal relationship plans without clear context or verified details.
Aiken County Coroner Sue Townsend identified three people killed in a morning crash on S C 302 near Shaw's Creek Bridge. Lillie Butler 70 Toni L Lewis 9 and Gary Cunningham 21 died in a blaze that closed the road for about three hours. Autopsies were to be performed in Newberry.
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